PALETERIA LAS TARASCAS INC..

Chicago Health Dept

1806 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

8 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jun 2016.

Last inspected Jun 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 13

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED UTENSILS FOR ICE CREAM TOPPINGS BEING STORED WITH THE HANDLE DOWN IN THE TOPPINGS CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED GARAGE WITH OLD EQUIPMENT AND BOXES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND ORGANIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 31

2016

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 5 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BEHIND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED PALETAS AND POTATO CHIPS NOT LABELED WITH BUSINESS ADDRESS AND NAME ALONG WITH INGREDIENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED UTENSILS FOR ICE CREAM TOPPINGS BEING STORED WITH THE HANDLE DOWN IN THE TOPPINGS CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUST INSIDE OF THE DIPPING WELL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED GARAGE WITH OLD EQUIPMENT AND BOXES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND ORGANIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

APR 13

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES BY 6-30-15.

MAR 30

2015

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL UNDER UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON COUCH, INSIDE UNUSED CONTAINERS, STOVE TOP EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, WOODEN BOARDS, ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND WATER HEATER AND FURNACE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT PLASTIC FORKS AND CARRYOUT TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE SHELVES, ALL USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE, GARAGE, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES BY 6-30-15.

JUN 3

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DAMAGE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGE FLOOR TILES. 2. BASEMENT FLOOR HAS DEBRIS . MUST DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BASEMENT IS DARK , ONLY ONE LIGHT WAS PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS FOR THE ENTIRE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER UNDER AND TOP OF PREP TABLE. BASEMENT HAS ITEMS ON FLOOR. MUST ORGANIZE AND LIFT ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF BASEMENT FLOOR.

show all 8 inspections →

FEB 21

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN FOR ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE STANDING MOP WATER AFTER USING AND STORE WET MOPS WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY.

MAR 23

2011

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 18

2011

FAIL 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. BACK DOOR HAS A ONE HALF INCH GAP UNDERNEATH THE DOOR AND THE GARAGE DOOR HAS A TWO INCH GAP ON THE SIDES AND A ONE INCH GAP UNDER THE DOOR. DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROFFED. SEROUS VIOLATION7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER- OLD EQUIPMENT,WOOD ,FURNITURE ECT IN THE ATTACHED GARAGE AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SAME SO NO INSECTOR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

Report an error on this page →